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2 Lake Geneva Regional Ne.vs July 13 1995 GENEVA LAKE AREA Funeral Held for Ruth Ann Boss OBITUARIES Jeffrey Meverhofer Services Pending Jeffrey A. Meyerholer, 38, Sneedxille. TN. lormerly ol 914 Center Street, Lake Geneva, died in an automobile accident in Tennessee Monday, July 10 Funeral services are pending Funeral Held July 12 for Kelsch She is survived by four Jeffrey Allen, Burlington, Duu. James of Paris, and Tin Roger and Scott Edward Burlington; a grandson; ar, sisters, Delores Schmidt, i van, Esther Snider, Lyons, Au Everett, Crown Point, IN, Lee Mudgctt, Sharon, Su Stoflet, Rio Rancho, NM Janet Katt, Genoa City.

Sh preceded in death by her pa a son, Timothy, two sisters, and Jean; and four brother-ward. Harold, Richard and J.r who died July 5. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 12, at 2 PV Schuctte Daniels Funeral -Burlington, with Rev. Paul strong officiating. Burial wj Rosclawn Memory Garden.

I Geneva. Services July 13 for Twyla Joye Gustafson, 49, Peck Station Road, Elkhorn, died Sunday, July 9. She was born Nov. 13, 1945 in Tulsa, OK. the daughter of Charles Keith and Twyla Joye Agan.

She married Carl Gustafson June 4, 1966 in Great Falls, MT. She was active in the Elkhom Junior Women's Club and had served as past president and was a member of the Elkhorn Juyccttcs. She and her husband had formerly owned and operated The Green Garden Floral Shop in Elkhorn. Most recently she had been employed as a bookkeeper at Smith and Black certified public accountant firm in Lake Geneva She is survived by her husband. Carl; one daughter, Karan Joye Draffkom, Madison; one son, Carl Keith, Elkhorn; her mother.

Twyla Joye Agan, Ml. Vernon. MO; and a sister. Jan Bohn, Ml Vernon. Friends may call at the Betts Ruth Ann Boss, 53, Burlington, died Friday, July 7, at Memorial Hospital, Burlington.

She was born Jan. 30, 1942 in Portage, the daughter of James and Lillian Higbie Mudgctt. She spent her early life in Salem and attended Wheatland Center grade school and Salem Central and Burlington High School. She married Kenneth Boss June 3, 1961 in Delavan, and they lived in Delavan before moving to Burlington in 1965. She was a department store clerk at Spurgcns in Burlington and was also a poll worker for the Burlington Township Election Board.

She was a member of the Lyons Methodist Church and a former member of the Burlington Township Fire Department Auxiliary. Melvin McMahon Melvin McMahon, 81. Walworth, died Wednesday, July 5, at Meadow Park Nursing Home, Clinton. He was bom May 30, 1914, in Pcotonc, IL the son of Philip and Eliza Conklin McMahon. He was married Feb.

23, 1945 in Denver, CO to Carolyn Fortney. He was a customer contact clerk for Wisconsin Power and Light Company retiring in 1979, and a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, Walw orth. Twyla Gustafson Funeral Home, Elkhorn, Thursday. July 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. The family suggested memorials to the Lakeland Hospice, Elkhom, or the American Cancer Society.

She is survived by one son, Carlton G. Smith, Barrington, IL and one grandchild. Memorial services will be held at 1 PM Saturday, July 22, at the Haase Funeral Home, Genoa City, with Rev. Brian D. Mctkc of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pell Lake, officiating.

Friends may call at the lime of services. merce, and past president of the Lake Geneva Fishing Club. He is survived by his wife, Kay; children, Diane Doyle, Rick Franzen, Lynda Spotz and Susan Franzen; two grandchildren; and brother, C. Robert Franzen. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother, John Edward Franzen.

Services were held at Geils Funeral Home, Bcnsenville, Saturday, July 8. The family suggested memorials lo the Shrincrs' Childrens Hospital or the American Heart Association. Doris Smith Memorial Service July 22 lor the son of Donald and Shirley Meyerhofer at the Steinkc Funeral Home. A complete obituary "ill run in a future edition of the Regional News. and Maria Schlcir Nicous.

She married Joseph Kckch in Romania and they came lo the I'mied Slates in 1962. He died in 1974. She worked as a seamstress. She moved to Twin Lakes from Chicago three years ago. She is survived by one daughter.

Thcrsia Hirsch, Twin Lakes, two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother. John Kelsc h. Funeral services were held at 7:30 IM Wednesday, July 12, at the Haase Funeral Chapel, Twin Lakes. Interment will be at 1 1 AM Thursday at Roschill Cemetery, Chicago.

The family received friends from 5 lo 7:30 PM Wednesday at the Hjase Funeral Chapel. Lillian Kooistra Rites Heard Liilian A. Kooistra, 60, Fontana, formerly of Zenda, died Wednesday, July 5, at Mariner Health Care, Williams Bay. She was bom Nov. 1, 1934 in Richmond, IL the daughter of Frank and Alvina Siedschlag Dammcir.

On Jan. 9, 1954 in Richmond, she married Henry J. Kooistra. She was a 1952 graduate of Richmond-Burton High School. For over 36 years she was a secretary-timekeeper for Commpnwealth Edison, Crystal Lake, retiring in 1987.

She was a member of the Community Church of Richmond, and recently with the Community Church of Fontana. She is survived by her husband. Henry and two brothers, Frank Dammcir, Lake Geneva, and Phillip Dammcir, Crystal Lake, IL. She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Georgcanne. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 8, at the Community Church of Richmond with Rev.

Robert E. Wang officiating. Interment was in Linn-Hcbron Cemetery, Hebron, IL. The Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home, Richmond, handled the arrangements. The family suggested memorials to the Leukemia Research Fund.

Doris G. Smith, 87, Lake Geneva, formerly of Genoa City and Woodstock, IL, died Monday, July 10, at Sarina's of Lake Geneva. She was born Oct. 19, 1907 in Auburn, NY the daughter of Grove H. and Grace Trumble Fink.

On April 7, 1930 in Auburn, she married Carlton J. Smith. He died in 1940 Barbara Kelsch, 01, Williams Bay, formerly of Twin Lakes, and Chicago, died Monday, July 10. at Memorial Hospital, Burlington. She was born Dec.

18. 1903 in Romania, the daughter of Goser PcuUe Brought to you by Derrick Funeral Home FACING MISFORTUNE is usually hard for us to discern the logic behind misfortune, especially when it seems to inflict itself upon those seemingly undeserving of it This understanding can only come to those who have divine knowledge. For. it is not readily recognizable to those who are accustomed to looking at reality's gloss and not its underlying intelligence. Yet, misfortune does not always come as a mystery to those upon whom it is visited, as Lydia Child once noted Misfortune is never mournful to the soul that accepts it: for such oo always see that every cloud is an angel's face Every man deems that he has precisely the tnals and temptations which are the hardest of all others for him to hear but they are so.

simply because they are the very ones he most needs." It is difficult to give reason for many tragedies When the time comes for your funeral service, would you like a say in how it is conducted? Today, many people are choosing to pre-arrange their own funerals so that they can be assured that their final resting place and service will be as they wished. Although we have many years of expenence, at DERRICK FUNERAL HOME we are always open to new ideas to meet individual tastes, religious preferences and budgets. Visit us at 252 Center Street or call 248-2031 for more information. Serving the Lake Geneva area since 1920'" QUOTH "There is always tomethint: infinitely mean about other people's tragedies )i ur -j James Mudgett Services Held July 12 Services Held July 8 for Franzen James V. Mudgctt, 50, Lyons Township, died Wednesday, July 5, at Los Alamos, NM.

He was born March 21, 1945, the son of James E. and Lillian A. Higbie Mudgctt. He spent his early life in Salem and attended Wheatland Center grade school and Burlington High School. He had lived in Lyons since 1959.

He was a shipping and receiving clerk at Trent Tube, East Troy and was an avid bow ler and sports fan. He is survived by six sisters, Delores Schmidt, Delavan, Esther Funeral Held July 8 He is survived his Caroln; two sons, Phillip, I Geneva, and David, Madison daughter, Diane Tarut, Carlest CA; three granddaughters; and brother, Calvin, Chula Vista, CA Funeral services were h. Saturday July 8, at Toyman Walworth Funeral Home, with Mar wood Rettig officiating Bi -was at Walworth Cemetery family suggested memorials Immanuel United Church of I or Parkinsons research. Snider, Lyons, Audrey Eere, Crown Point, IN', Carol Lee Mu gett, Sharon, Sandra Stoflet, Rancho, NM, and Janet Kan Genoa City. He was preceded death by his parents, three broth ers, Edward, Harold and Richar and two sisters, Joyce and Jean 4 third sister, Ruth Ann Boss, died July 7.

Services were held Wcdnev day. July 12, at 2 PM at Schuctte Daniels Funeral Home, Burling ton, with Rev. Paul Armstrong oi floating. in the US Army and had been employed as a machinist with A.O Smith Corporation. He married Augusta Harder Jan.

23, 1971, in Elkhorn. She died Jan. 27. 1990. He was a member ol St.

Patrick's Catholic Church, Elkhom, and American Legion Post 45. He is survived by one sister. Ruth Hinzpcicr, Lake Geneva. Visitation was held at Betts Funeral Home, Elkhom, Monday. July 10, with the funeral service following at St.

Patrick's Catholic Church, with Rev. Terry Huebncr officiating. Burial was at Hael Ridge Cemetery, Elkhom. WEATHER RECORD John Ferguson Funeral Held Monday i v. WMere Families Are Born Lake Geneva Regional News USPS 302-260 ONE HUNDRED TWENTY TWO YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY Published every Thursday by the Lake Geneva Printing and Publishing Co 315 Broad Street, Lake Geneva, Wl 53147 Mailing Address: Post Office Box 937, Lake Geneva Wl 53147 Phone: 414-248-4444 Second Class Postage paid at Lake Geneva.

Wl John W. Ferguson, 64, Highway 11, Elkhom, died Friday, July 7, at Lakeland Medical Center. He was born May 1, 1931, in Elkhorn, the son of John T. and Clara M. Ferguson.

He had served Subscriptions Lake Geneva Walworth County mailing address S20 per year Wisconsin $25 per year Illinois $30 per year Other areas $35 per year Term in Advance POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LAKE GENEVA REGIONAL NEWS P0 Box 937. Lake Geneva Wl 53147 Advertising Adjustment Policy The Lake Geneva Regional News takes care to ensure your advertisement is correct However, we cannot be responsible for errors any advertisement beyond the first publication of that advertisement In the case of error, adjustment is limited to the cost of that portion of the advertisement wherein the error occurred The birth of a babv a wonderful experience made extra special at Lai: eland Medical Centers Detriment of Women In1 Care. Official Newspaper City of Lake Geneva Lake Geneva Area Elementary (Joint 1) School District Badger High School District Bloomfield Township Village of Genoa City Active Member nnn WISCONSIN WNA newspaper ASSOCIATION opportunities and support groups Our goal is to provide personalized care to each family and to make sure all of your expectations are fulfilled. Lakeland Medical Center is the place to make your baby's birth the memorable experience it deserves to be. Member Nj PA IP Association Founded 1885 now you want only the for your baby.

That's we deliver a complete aige of services and urces such as: ELMER R. NELSON CLIMATOLOGIST Richard Frederick Franzen, 61, Bcnsenville, IL and Delavan, died Wednesday, July 5. He was born March 8, 1934 the son of Chester and Lucille Hammcr-schmidt Franzen. He married Kay Wcyhrauch of Williams Bay May 26, 1956 at Comith, MS. He purchased C.

F. Franzen and Company, after working for the insurance agency for seven years and maintained for another 30 years. He was a member of the Bcnsenville Civil Defense and a special officer for the Bcnsenville Police Department. He was also a member of the Shrine, Scottish Rite, Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, Bensenville Masonic Lodge, Medinah Sportsmen's Club, Bcnsenville Chamber of Com 4 3eautifully decorated private rooms Technologically advanced equipment Caring, experienced physicians and nurses Expanded educational For more information or to arrange to tour the Department of Women Infant Care, we invite to call us 'Cat 741-2323. including: Room Additions Renovations Siding Kitchens Baths AFFORDABLE including: Driveways Sidewalks If your sidewalk is marked with orange Xs, you need to replace them.

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